The bio-incubator in Leuven is a joint venture between VIB, K.U.Leuven and AVEVE, and is situated at the Arenberg Research Park in Leuven.
The Bio-incubator Leuven offers 40,000 sq. ft., but expansions to 80,000 sq. ft. is currently ongoing.
Key facts
The building consists of a multi-user area and 12 units of approximately 2,700 sq. ft. each. The multi-user area includes meeting rooms, storage room, kitchen, canteen and reception, including a receptionist. Each unit consists of:
- 6 to 7 air-conditioned laboratories, conforming to bio-safety Class 2 activities and easily upgradable to bio-safety Class 3 activities
- air-conditioned offices
- 1 incubator room
- 1 cold room
- separated air purifier and drainage of water
- internet connection
- wet space
- high flexibility for changing offices to lab space and vice versa
Tenants can get access to one or more units on flexible terms. There is also support from a Facility Manager and access to the animalarium in collaboration with the K.U.Leuven.
Current residents
Contact
VIB Bio-incubator Leuven
Gaston Geenslaan 1
3001 HEVERLEE
BELGIUM
Contact person
Marleen Verlinden
Martin Hinoul
phone: +32 16 32 64 95